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Baby food vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baby food and white bread

  • Baby food is richer than white bread in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin E, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 549% higher.
  • Baby food contains 17 times more vitamin E than white bread. Baby food contains 3.68mg of vitamin E, while white bread contains 0.22mg.
  • Baby food contains less sodium.
  • Baby food has a lower glycemic index than white bread.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +334.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.8%
Contains more IronIron +1215.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1018.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more FatsFats +32.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.5%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +443.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.698g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.602g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baby food White bread
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food White bread DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 3.61mg 549%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.243mg 190%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 4.78mg 187%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.533mg 159%
Calcium 733mg 144mg 59%
Phosphorus 392mg 98mg 42%
Copper 0.334mg 0.101mg 26%
Manganese 0.536mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.22mg 23%
Sodium 3mg 490mg 21%
Fiber 7.5g 2.7g 19%
Magnesium 100mg 23mg 18%
Folate 43µg 111µg 17%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.74mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.536mg 11%
Potassium 437mg 126mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.087mg 8%
Carbs 73.4g 49.42g 8%
Protein 12.2g 8.85g 7%
Selenium 25.9µg 22µg 7%
Calories 379kcal 266kcal 6%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Fats 4.4g 3.33g 2%
Choline 23.2mg 14.6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 0.599g 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.602g 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Saturated fat 0.769g 0.698g 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food White bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
164%
Baby food
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.